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SAFARI won't open!

I'm using macOSMojave and suddenly my Safari won't launch. I keep getting the error message "The application SAFARI is not open anymore." Any help is appreciated.

MacBook, macOS 10.14

Posted on Mar 17, 2019 2:00 PM

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1.  Check for adware.


     Use  the latest release of Malwarebytes for Mac to remove malware/adware installed on your Mac.


     For instructions:  Install Malwarebytes for Mac          Uninstall Malwarebytes for Mac

     Click the “Scan Now” button. Once done, quit Malwarebytes for Mac.

     Restart the computer and relaunch Safari holding the shift key down.


2. Additional steps, if necessary.


 1. Remove unknown and disable known third party extensions.  

https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/use-safari-extensions-sfri32508/mac


 2. Reset search engine.       https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/customize-your-search-ibrwe75c2a3c/mac

 3. Reset Homepage.            https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/set-your-homepage-ibrw1020/mac

 4. Restart the computer, relaunch Safari holding the shift key down.

Posted on Mar 17, 2019 3:36 PM

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Mar 17, 2019 3:36 PM in response to Carole Barrowman

1.  Check for adware.


     Use  the latest release of Malwarebytes for Mac to remove malware/adware installed on your Mac.


     For instructions:  Install Malwarebytes for Mac          Uninstall Malwarebytes for Mac

     Click the “Scan Now” button. Once done, quit Malwarebytes for Mac.

     Restart the computer and relaunch Safari holding the shift key down.


2. Additional steps, if necessary.


 1. Remove unknown and disable known third party extensions.  

https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/use-safari-extensions-sfri32508/mac


 2. Reset search engine.       https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/customize-your-search-ibrwe75c2a3c/mac

 3. Reset Homepage.            https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/set-your-homepage-ibrw1020/mac

 4. Restart the computer, relaunch Safari holding the shift key down.

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